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How can we prepare our toddler for a sibling?

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I have a 20-month-old daughter and I'm pregnant with our second child. Everyone asks if we've told our daughter about the new arrival, but I just don't know how to explain it to her. We point out babies and talk to her about them, but she's just too young to understand. Any ideas on how we can prepare her for a sibling?

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Hi,
I am pregnant with our second child due in March. My daughter will be 4 in June. My husband is active duty Marine Corps and might not be here for the delivery. How do I prepare her for daddy leaving and a new baby, so to try and alieviate as much jealousy as possible.

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